Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Health & Insurance Committee held their regular meeting Tuesday and discussed a few different items.
The Committee received an update on wastewater testing, hearing that Effingham is set to be a “palette- site” for testing for opioids in the water. More information on that is expected soon.
The Committee also heard updates regarding emergency preparedness, and heard that a new DHS Office could be coming to Effingham. Beth Wise with Effingham County Connections also addressed the Committee and gave more information on what ECC does. ECC is a program that helps parents through a free early learning program for prenatal families and families with children younger that 3. Beth said the program started in January and has been highly successful, helping 50 families in just 6 months. She said they have 40 more families they are looking to help.
The Committee also heard updates on the FRC Program, CDC PHAP, and HopeTrust.
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